heavy towing with f450
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09-01-2007, 07:54 PM
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09-01-2007, 08:38 PM
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F450 is a good truck, but can use a little more power, I just pulled my 40 skater to loto, truck was fine until we reached all the hill climbs, I f i had to do over again i would go with the freightliner
09-02-2007, 07:34 AM
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TWO fully rigged, fully fuelled 40 Skaters on trailers doesn't weigh 21K/lb. Imagine pulling the load in question.
09-02-2007, 07:56 AM
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many time's what Ive noticed is the load placement on the trailer. When my equipment or boat is off by 1-2" back on the trailer I will also get some swaying. Once you figure out the exact placement and remember that, my problem was solved. EXAMPLE: my 4300 Nortech needed to be where the very bottom back of the boat was about 2-3" forward the very last bunk. Very big difference if the back of boat was exactly on the last bunk. It made a difference of towing 60-65mph vs 70-75mph. Good Luck. Jeff
09-02-2007, 09:06 AM
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There is not enough truck there to control 21g behind you after you look in your mirror to check your load then look up and mis interpret the brake lights due to sun or road blend...or you just plain screwed up again!....21g...lol
09-02-2007, 11:10 AM
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That's why we get weekly posts askin if an S-10 pickup will pull a Cary 50- "If I'm not going very far and I'll be really careful". My guess is these same people have experienced more thana few unwanted pregnancies using these strategies.
I don't WANT to have to shell out for a dedicated tow vehicle any more tna the next guy. I too want Ferrari looks and handling, 4-wheel drive and 20K towing capacity but I still want to go through the bank or Wendy's drive-thru. Oh, yeah- it has to fit in my garage.
09-02-2007, 11:11 AM
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many time's what Ive noticed is the load placement on the trailer. When my equipment or boat is off by 1-2" back on the trailer I will also get some swaying. Once you figure out the exact placement and remember that, my problem was solved. EXAMPLE: my 4300 Nortech needed to be where the very bottom back of the boat was about 2-3" forward the very last bunk. Very big difference if the back of boat was exactly on the last bunk. It made a difference of towing 60-65mph vs 70-75mph. Good Luck. Jeff
09-02-2007, 11:33 AM
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If you've towed it with similar vehicles in the past and not had any problems, you wouldn't think a truck as robust as the 450 would have much sensitivity to heavy tongue weight. Still, that's pretty much going to have to be the root of the problem if the issue goes away with light tanks- unless you're pulling a raceboat with saddles in the back.
is it squatting much when you drop the tongue onto the hitch ball? 2wd or 4wd?
is it squatting much when you drop the tongue onto the hitch ball? 2wd or 4wd?
